UK Horse Racing Tips: Pontefract

These have achieved a very similar level of form and with all open to improvement now sent into nurseries, only a tentative vote can go to CLARET AND BLUES. Richard & Peter Fahey's colt shaped with promise in a couple of novice events before taking a backward step, albeit in a relatively warm seller at Chester. He's related to several winners and an opening mark of 64 might underestimate him. Black Cuillin and the bottom-weight Spirit Of Mary warrant close inspection in the betting, and so does Poppy Foxy because Charlie Clover has been among the winners of late.
Prediction : 1st Claret And Blues 2nd Black Cuillin 3rd Spirit Of Mary

KINETIC IMPACT faced a tall order at Sandown last time, but he emerged with plenty of credit and might be capable of taking another step forward. Tiernan was given an official rating of 101 after finishing a close third in a Listed contest at Hamilton last term, but hasn't kicked on since. He was well beaten at Carlisle latest, although this is much less demanding and he enters calculations along with Talitha Rouge.
Prediction : 1st Kinetic Impact 2nd Tiernan 3rd Talitha Rouge

Bellarchi made the return to Listed level a successful one at Chester and is of clear interest, despite her penalty, but it might pay to side with CHESHIRE DANCER. Hugo Palmer's mare finished second in this race 12 months ago before claiming Group 3 honours at Ascot and last month's creditable effort at the Royal meeting would suggest a return to form might be imminent. American Gal can get the better of Arisaig for third.
Prediction : 1st Cheshire Dancer 2nd Bellarchi 3rd American Gal

GARFIELD SHADOW was last seen winning a local Group 3 in Qatar back in November 2024 and was subsequently purchased by Wathnan. Despite not being seen for almost 600 days, the fact that James Doyle rides him over stable companion The Strikin Viking must augur well for the five-year-old, who is taken to make a triumphant return to action. Dark Cloud Rising benefited from the application of a visor at Ripon and has to be respected, despite a 6lb rise.
Prediction : 1st Garfield Shadow 2nd The Strikin Viking 3rd Dark Cloud Rising

It was a long time betweens drinks for Regal Glory before she gained a second career success at Beverley last month, with her previous victory coming in December 2022, so she may prove vulnerable after a 2lb rise. Princess Vivi wasn't disgraced on her first attempt at 1m4f at the same track a fortnight ago, but the vote goes to DUBAI VENTURE. He can be forgiven a below-par effort at Carlisle and is a previous C&D winner.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Venture 2nd Princess Vivi 3rd Regal Glory

Having posted creditable efforts in defeat at Newcastle and Wetherby, Flying Fletcher should give another good account. That said, he doesn't appear to be hiding anything from the assessor and it could be worth chancing handicap debutant CLONQUEST. The three-year-old has undergone a gelding procedure since finishing third at Thirsk and the introduction of a hood could prove a shrewd move. Star Banner and Welbury are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Clonquest 2nd Flying Fletcher 3rd Star Banner

Hover On The Wind made the most of some respite from the handicapper when landing the spoils over C&D recently. However, he will find this follow-up bid tougher shouldering a 5lb penalty, with reopposing runner-up DREAM DEAL fancied to exact his revenge. Tim Easterby's inmate didn't enjoy the best of passages and has plenty going for him off an unchanged mark. Betweenthesticks dead-heated with the selection that day and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Dream Deal 2nd Betweenthesticks 3rd Hover On The Wind